Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Gilroy, CA. This contract-full-time role pays $24 per hour and offers meaningful support to individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges in home and community settings.

You will assist with daily living activities, follow the Individual Service Plan, and work 40 hours per week. Benefits include health coverage and weekly paychecks, with opportunities for professional growth within Amergis.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification (if applicable).
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest X-ray (if applicable).
• Health Certificate per contract or state regulation.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges with growth and development of interpersonal skills and activities of daily living.
• Provide supports for activities of daily living and adaptive skills in home, community or residential setting.
• Follow resident/patient Individual Service Plan guidance.

Skills

Prioritize tasks

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (CPR certification)

CPR certification

TB questionnaire / PPD / chest X-ray

Health Certificate per contract/regulation

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $24 / Hour

Hours: 40.00

Location: Gilroy, CA

The Direct Support Personnel I assists individuals withintellectual disabilities or mental health challenges with growth anddevelopment of interpersonal skills and activities of daily living in the home,community or residential setting. The Direct Support Personnel I works directlywith the resident and provides supports for activities of daily living andadaptive skills. The Direct Support Personnel I should follow the guidance ofthe resident/ patients Individual Service Plan.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or its equivalent
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health Certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Aide

Job Function: Aide | DSP - Non-Driving | DSP - Non-Driving

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0132

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $24 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-09-18T17:25:04